The six Mercy representatives on the board include Tim Fischer, the CEO/Administrator of the Oakland hospital who is currently employed by Mercy; Dr. Tracie Martin; Mercy CEO Bob Peebles; Mari Kaptain-Dahlen, Mercy's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; Steve Eavenson, Mercy's Chief Financial Officer; and Brian Monsma, Vice President of Network Development.

Tim Fischer began work as CEO of Oakland Memorial Hospital in October 2005.Mr. Fischer's goals in his new leadership position are to modernize the facility, expand service offerings and recruit a primary care physician.

Mr. Fischer was the CFO of West Holt Memorial Hospital in Atkinson before accepting the CEO position in Oakland.He has also worked as a controller and administrator of physician clinics in Omaha and as an administrator of a physical rehab agency in Grand Island.

He holds a B.S. degree in accounting and a master's in healthcare administration from Bellevue University, Omaha, Neb.

Mr. Fischer is married with three children and enjoys coaching his children's sports teams.He also enjoys outdoor sports, including hunting and fishing.

The NHA congratulates Mr. Fischer in his new position and welcomes him to NHA membership.